ODM Party Violated it’s own Constitution by installing Oburu as Interim Leader — Edwin Sifuna
Fresh cracks are emerging in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Kenya’s longtime opposition powerhouse, as Secretary General Edwin Sifuna publicly accuses the party of flouting its own constitution by installing…
SHOCK RESIGNATION: Lord Mandelson Quits House of Lords Amid Epstein Leak Scandal
In a dramatic fallout, veteran Labour politician and former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson resigned from the House of Lords on Tuesday after newly uncovered emails suggested he…
Siaya County Boosts Disaster Preparedness: Buni Banda and Experts Launch Multi-Hazard Early Warning System Workshop
By Samson Wire In a major step toward enhanced climate and health resilience, Siaya County has kicked off a pivotal three-day technical workshop to co-design a county-owned multi-hazard early warning…
Billions Vanish While Northern Kenya Starves: Where Did the Money Go?
In the sun-scorched expanses of Northern Kenya, a brutal drought tightens its grip, leaving families desperate and livestock carcasses littering the landscape. Children plead for food, women trek miles for…
Matatu Strike Splits: Hardliners Push On While Others Back Down – Brace for Chaotic Mondays!
Nairobi’s public transport sector is in turmoil as conflicting announcements reveal deep divisions among matatu operators ahead of Monday, February 2, 2026. What began as a unified threat of a…
Mama Ida’s Shock Revelation: Raila’s 72-Hour Burial Wish Left Family Reeling
In an emotional address that has captivated Kenyans, Mama Ida Odinga, widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, disclosed that her husband’s directive to be buried within just…
Just In: Range Rover Engulfed in Flames on Nairobi Expressway, Quick Response Averts Disaster Amid Recent Road Fire Tragedies
Morning commuters on the Nairobi Expressway faced tense moments today when a luxury Range Rover suddenly burst into flames, causing brief but chaotic traffic disruptions near the Southern Bypass Entrance…
BREAKING: Ruto Bolsters Appellate Bench, 15 New Judges Appointed to Kenya’s Court of Appeal – Full List
In a significant boost to Kenya’s judiciary, President William Samoei Ruto has appointed 15 judges to the Court of Appeal, formalising the elevations through a special Kenya Gazette notice published…
Not a Heatwave: Meteorological Department Explains Why Kenya Is Sweltering Hot Right Now
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has moved swiftly to dispel alarm after a purported heatwave alert circulated widely on social media, clarifying that the message did not originate from the…
Powering the Promise: James Wandayi, Clean Energy, and Kenya’s Sustainable Future
Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi stood at the forefront in Kitui County, leading the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum in commemorating the International Day of Clean Energy,…
Prophet Owuor: Faith, Fame and the Firestorm of Controversy Around Kenya’s Most Polarizing Preacher
Few religious figures in modern Kenya provoke as much devotion — and division — as Prophet Dr. David Edward Owuor, the founder of the Repentance and Holiness Ministry. To his…
Inferno Devastates Jakobong Garage in Bondo Town: Millions Lost in Blaze Amid Claims of Negligent Fire Response
A raging fire tore through Jakobong Garage in Bondo town, reducing vehicles, spare parts, and business premises to ashes and causing property losses estimated in the millions of Kenyan shillings.…
The Phantom of Nyayo House: Unidentified Intruder Spends Nearly Five Hours in Interior CS Murkomen’s Office, Exposing Deep Security Flaws
In a stunning breach that has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s security apparatus, an unidentified man casually entered the heavily guarded Nyayo House, ascended to the 20th floor, and spent almost…
Nairobi Southern Bypass Horror: Fuel Tanker Explodes in Deadly Crash, Killing One
Panic gripped Nairobi’s Southern Bypass on Saturday afternoon when a fuel tanker collided with a lorry loaded with flour bales, triggering a catastrophic explosion and inferno. The crash happened near…
Lighting the Margins: How Last Mile Power Is Rewriting Kitui’s Rural Story
Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi commissioned KPLC Last Mile Connectivity Projects at Kalima Kilonzi in Yatta/Kwa Vonza Ward and at Musosya-Musenya in Kisasi Ward, Kitui Rural Constituency,…
Ruto’s Friday Surprise: Ida Odinga Nominated as Kenya’s Ambassador to UNEP
In a move that has stunned political circles, President William Ruto has nominated Canon Dr. Ida Betty Odinga, E.G.H., the widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as Kenya’s Ambassador…
Utange Drug Den Busted: Detectives Seize Sh4 Million Heroin, Arrest Two Suspects in Mombasa
The war on narcotics in Mombasa has scored a major victory after detectives busted a suspected drug den in Utange, seizing heroin worth more than Sh4 million and arresting two…
Billions Bleeding Away: Inside Kenya’s Chronic County Revenue Crisis
Kenya’s 47 county governments are forfeiting tens of billions of shillings annually in own-source revenue (OSR) due to porous collection systems, political waivers, massive unpaid arrears, and persistent governance failures,…
President Ruto’s Directive: No Uniform, No Fees – All Grade 10 Students Must Be Admitted Immediately to Senior Schools
Following President William Ruto’s direct order, the Ministry of Education has issued strict guidelines ensuring every learner transitioning to Grade 10 reports to their assigned senior school without barriers, even…
Governors Sound the Alarm: SHA Teeters on Brink of Collapse Amid Payment Chaos
Council of Governors slams Social Health Authority over delayed funds, crippling county hospitals and jeopardizing Universal Health Coverage Kenya’s county leaders are fed up. The Council of Governors (CoG) has…
Fake Chief of Staff Scam Lands Man in Court as Sh10 Million Bribery Plot Unravels
A man accused of masquerading as a powerful State House insider to extort millions from a senior government official has been arraigned before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court in Nairobi. Omosira…
Kenya’s Energy Giant Goes Public: Historic First e-IPO for KPC Launches at NSE
Nairobi, Kenya – January 19, 2026 – In a groundbreaking move, Kenya today launched the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) e-IPO at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), marking the bourse’s first-ever…
TRAGEDY IN SAMBURU: Uncle Arrested After Allegedly Slaying 16-Year-Old Nephew in Brutal Domestic Dispute
Shock and grief have gripped Tuum Location in Samburu North Sub-County after police arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the brutal killing of his 16-year-old nephew in a chilling…
Wandayi’s Coalition Hint and the Politics of Development
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi has issued a political signal that could reshape Kenya’s landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the launch of a…
Nyanza’s Big Win: Atandi Silences Critics with 37 New Tarmac Roads in 2025/2026 Budget – Full List Here!
From Dusty Paths to Smooth Drives: How These Projects Will Change Lives Across Luo Nyanza Imagine a mother in Mbita rushing her sick child to hospital on a smooth, all-weather…
Paracetamol Safe in Pregnancy, Major Study Says — Experts Dismiss Trump Autism Claims
A major global review has delivered reassuring news to expectant mothers: paracetamol is safe to use during pregnancy and does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD or other developmental…
Siaya Switches On the Future: County Launches Energy Planning Process to Power Growth
By Quinter Atieno | January 16, 2026 Siaya County has officially set the wheels in motion for a transformative energy future following the convening of the County Energy Planning Technical…
Lighting the Last Mile: How Bomet’s Power Connections Reflect Kenya’s Energy Promise
By James Bwire Cabinet secretary of Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi has once again demonstrated the government’s commitment to transforming the lives of ordinary Kenyans through practical and people-centered leadership.…
Ruto Courts Access Bank Leadership in Strategic Finance Talks to Power Kenya’s Transformation
President William Ruto convened a high-level meeting with the leadership of Access Bank Plc, the new investors in the National Bank of Kenya, underscoring a growing partnership between Kenya’s government…
Kisumu Cracks Down on Walkway Trading: City Manager Bans Business Activities on Public Footpaths
Kisumu City Manager Michael Aballa Wanga has issued a firm public notice outlawing all forms of business activities on public walkways, footpaths, road reserves and other designated public thoroughfares within…